Under the Building Code of Australia all new homes are required to meet a prescibed level of energy efficiency for their particular location.
We are providing either advice or ratings on an average of around 8 homes per week and find in the main that homeowners do need to spend more to bring their homes up to the required standard which is contrary to the governments initial advice back in 2002 that 5 Star energy efficient homes would cost no more to build - [ victorian media releases ]
I'd be interested in feedback from those with first hand experience either way.
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Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 27, 2006 12:15 pm Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Re: Energy Ratings for new homes 2Sep 27, 2006 6:28 pm I don't have an answer for you ausdesign, sorry, just wanted to ask a question re. energy efficiency report: how long is it usually (just a mention of how many stars, or is it more detailed)? Thanks. Re: Energy Ratings for new homes 3Sep 27, 2006 6:42 pm Mek, the print out is 4 pages. 1 page is a 'compliance report' which lists the critical features of the design. The owner & builder sign this to state there are no variations & it is included with the building or planning application. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. No we've not seen the report nor what they will do to achieve the rating. What was included in the tender was the builders standard double glaze to all windows (part of… 4 2502 go through your paperwork. we had our energy efficiency report/certificate along with all the paperwork that came from certifiers when the building approval was… 7 14394 The enforcement of the new 7 star rating has been deferred until May 2024 in Victoria https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/for-house ... -standards I would assume that means… 13 9239 |
